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Norfolk is officially yours. From must-try local restaurants to one-of-a-kind festivals, waterfront activities to inspiring arts and entertainment, we’ve brought together everything you love for a customized vacation experience you won’t soon forget.

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Outdoor Dining

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Fine Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Water Sport Rentals

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Marinas

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Fishing

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Seafood in the City

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Brew Norfolk

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Coffee and Desserts

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Museums

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Live Music

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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African American History in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Golf Courses

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Our Beaches

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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Arts and Entertainment

d’Art Pottery Camp

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Arts and Entertainment

Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks

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Membership Swap: Elation Brewing

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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Lauren Watkins

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Outdoor Artists July Series

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Arts and Entertainment

Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne at the Generic Theater

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Lauren Watkins at Waterside

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Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Arts and Entertainment

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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Secrets of the Sea

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Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Arts and Entertainment

Sexbruise, Grief Cat at The Annex

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Ghent Farmers Market

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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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80s/90s Decades Party

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Aug022025

Arts and Entertainment

The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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Arts and Entertainment

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Spice Blend Class

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Arts and Entertainment

The Last Battleship

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Arts and Entertainment

Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center!

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Arts and Entertainment

Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

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Arts and Entertainment

Summer Art Camp

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Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Arts and Entertainment

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Padfoot 10 year anniversary at The Annex

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Jr Master Gardeners July Series

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Padfoot 10 year anniversary at The Annex

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Big Boogie at The NorVa

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Latino Music Festival

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Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Arts and Entertainment

Heroes, Villains, and Virtuosos: Symphony Under the Stars

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Nov022025

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Tour de ORF

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Ocean Alley

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park

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Pub Quiz

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Brewery Events

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Arts and Entertainment

Run Your Best Mile

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Garden Artists July Series

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Downtown Restaurant Week July 2025

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Little Zoo

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The Forgotten War: Teaching Korea in the Classroom Teacher Institute

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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Critter Club July Series

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Arts and Entertainment

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Cuisine and Cocktails

The Art of Wine – Weekly Wine Program

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Arts and Entertainment

Trivia Night

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Arts and Entertainment

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Arts and Entertainment

July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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Arts and Entertainment

GLOM + DROOK at The Annex

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Arts and Entertainment

Wonder Wednesdays Series

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Arts and Entertainment

Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party!

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Chef’s Table: Luau Cocktail Dinner

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Arts and Entertainment

Member Night- Tango’s Birthday Party

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Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Sports

Party Animals vs. Firefighters

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Free

Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk

Jul242025

Arts and Entertainment

Bombargo at The Annex

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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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An Evening with Artist Walker Babington

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Crush Night

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Ceremony presents: A Roaring Good Time!

Jul252025

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The Lawn Boys (Phish tribute) at The Annex

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Arts and Entertainment

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

Jul262025

Arts and Entertainment

ERT Botanical Bike Tour: Urban Agriculture

Jul262025

Arts and Entertainment

COVA’s Anniversary Party: Celebrating 5 Years Through the 5 Senses

Jul262025

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Freedom Hawk, Runestoner at The Annex

Jul262025

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River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

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NEON District Public Art Tour

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🧜🏻‍♀️Norfolk Day🧜🏻‍♀️

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Arts and Entertainment

Yoga at the Plot, Bhav Brigade

Jul262025

Arts and Entertainment

Toddler Time at Nauticus

Jul262025

Arts and Entertainment

River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

Jul292025

Arts and Entertainment

We Came as Romans at The NorVa

Jul302025

Arts and Entertainment

Evan Honer

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Arts and Entertainment

Descendents at The NorVa

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Arts and Entertainment

Laufey: A Night at the Symphony

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Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

Aug012025

Arts and Entertainment

Bennett Wales & the Relief reunion + EP Release w/ 95Leo + Ruven at The Annex

Aug012025

Arts and Entertainment

First Fridays: No B.S. Brass Band

Aug012025

Arts and Entertainment

Ocean View Beach Party

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Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Aug022025

Arts and Entertainment

Dress Like a Conductor Day

Aug022025

Arts and Entertainment

Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo

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Family Friendly

End of Summer Bash at the Virginia Zoo

Aug022025

Arts and Entertainment

Wild Tykes

Aug022025

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Back to School Event at the Virginia Zoo

Aug022025

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Zoo Tales

Aug022025

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Climate Resilient Gardening 101

Aug022025

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Paws & Popsicles

Aug022025

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Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

Aug022025

Arts and Entertainment

ERT Field Day

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

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Grain

Bakeries / Desserts

Elliot’s Fair Grounds

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Gershwin’s

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Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse

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Handsome Biscuit

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Hank’s Filling Station

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